Preparation

My US Visa Interview Experience

On the early morning of May 3, I found myself on the side walk outside the US Embassy in Manila,…

13 years ago

What’s in my bag?

Yes, even more things I stuff in my already overstuffed backpack! Here are the travel gear that I try not…

13 years ago

What’s in my bag?

Here's a different take on my What's in my bag posts. These are some of my travel essentials -- the…

13 years ago

How to apply for a Myanmar tourist visa

[UPDATE] Starting December 2013, Philippine passport holders, along with citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam are exempt from…

13 years ago

Travel finds in unlikely places

When traveling, it's not only the tickets and reservations that matter; what's in your bag matters too! Several travel goods…

14 years ago

Tips for getting super cheap airline tickets

There's another on-going seat sale right now, and despite my vow not to use my credit card this month, I…

14 years ago

Malaysia Airlines’ ASEAN Pass

One of the things that was presented during the press conference we attended in Malaysia was the ASEAN Pass. The…

15 years ago

How to renew your Philippine passport in 30 minutes

UPDATE (May 6, 2011): The Department of Foreign affairs issued an advisory dated May 4, 2011: The DFA will extend…

15 years ago

What do you bring on a one-month trip?

I am *slowly* getting better at packing light. I managed to keep my backpack under 6.5 kilos during my one-month…

15 years ago

Traveling in the midst of A(H1N1): Is it safe?

I've been back in Manila for exactly 8 days now, past the 7-day period to screen for flu-like symptoms. In…

15 years ago